Tuesday

3 February 2026

Covering Florida

Florida State Parks Go Free for Presidents Day Weekend: Feb. 13–16

Florida State Parks Go Free for Presidents Day Weekend: Feb. 13–16

TALLAHASSEE, FL – As the nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites residents…
Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only

Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only

TALLAHASSEE, FL —The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver…
Florida Celebrates Historic Win for Everglades: 55,000 Acres Restored in Picayune Strand Project

Florida Celebrates Historic Win for Everglades: 55,000 Acres Restored in Picayune Strand Project

COLLIER COUNTY, FL – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Florida…
Deceptive Pet Sales Cost State $25.1 Million Annually: Florida AG

Deceptive Pet Sales Cost State $25.1 Million Annually: Florida AG

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released an economic report on January 20, 2026, commissioned by the Office…
Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe

Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Wednesday, January 20, 2026 — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the opening of 46 new criminal…
Lake County Residents: Dispose of Up to 24 Tires for Free and Join Litter Clean-Up on Jan. 24

Lake County Residents: Dispose of Up to 24 Tires for Free and Join Litter Clean-Up on Jan. 24

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2026) – Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is hosting an event on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026,…
Lakeland Man Injured After Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-75 Median

Lakeland Man Injured After Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-75 Median

A 32-year-old Lakeland man lost control of his tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 and overturned in the grassy median, according to…
ICE Operation Leads to Arrest in Jacksonville Over Trooper Assault

ICE Operation Leads to Arrest in Jacksonville Over Trooper Assault

On January 13, 2026, 40-year-old Jennifer Cruz was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, following an incident on Beach Boulevard outside Mi…
FLHSMV and Florida Highway Patrol Report Major 2025 Achievements

FLHSMV and Florida Highway Patrol Report Major 2025 Achievements

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and its Florida Highway Patrol division reported key accomplishments in 2025.…
Florida DEP Highlights Key 2025 Environmental Accomplishments

Florida DEP Highlights Key 2025 Environmental Accomplishments

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), led by Secretary Alexis A. Lambert, issued a press release…